Bank

One of the newest and hottest nightclubs on the Strip, Bank at the Bellagio gives whole new meaning to the word “decadence.” The club’s atmosphere is established from the moment you ascend up an escalator to the club and enter a foyer filled with clear glass walls revealing hundreds of bottles of Dom Perignon and Cristal. This elegance is continued throughout the design of the 6,600 square-foot club itself, a chic black and gold multi-tiered space with a glass-encased dance floor at its lowest tier.

Formerly known as Light, the club underwent a complete face-lift transforming it into the nightlife mecca it is today. With elegant VIP booths layering the center dance floor, light fixtures in the ceiling and floor providing a 360 degree light show, and a state-of-the-art sound system, Bank is now easily one of the most glamorous nightclubs in Las Vegas.

Given the multi-level design of Bank, you can enjoy an interesting view no matter where you stand in the club. And thankfully, there are rails for setting your drink on in almost every area, a godsend for the female partier also balancing a cell phone and purse. Bank is also exclusive; be dressed to impress if you hope to get in and party with all the beautiful, young people. The effort you took to get ready will be well worth it, though, as Bank offers excellent music (a mix of hip-hop, rock, and techno), stellar service from the friendly and attentive bartenders and cocktail servers, and a less crowded scene than other Vegas nightclubs. And every ten to fifteen minutes, scented foam falls from the ceiling for a fun stir to the dance floor.

Like many other Vegas nightclubs, Bank offers European-style bottle service, as well as drinks at two separate bars. And though Bank is certainly not the most inexpensive nightclub at the Strip (what did you expect from a club called Bank?), you’ll get your money’s worth at this Las Vegas nightlife sanctuary.


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BOB ANDERSON PLAYS SUMMERLIN

I've got to honest with you gang, I love entertainers no matter what they do - be it a stripper, an impressionist, a contortionist or anyone who tries to stand up in front of a group of people and entertain. It's not easy to get up there, believe me. One of my very favorites is a guy named Bob Anderson. This is a man who's been around so long he's actually had to replace his tux a couple of times. I first met him when he worked at the "Top of the Dunes." Now that was the "room" of all "rooms" in Las Vegas and, anybody who was anybody would drop in to watch him perform. Bob had signed for two (2) weeks and ended up staying for over four (4) years. In the late 70's he brought a 21 piece orchestra into the old Copa Room at the Sands Hotel. I was doing publicity at the time for the room. Anderson's show was a big hit, but the problem was the cost of renting the room. It was just a wee bit too much and Bob closed after two-weeks. But the show got great revues. Bob never looked back and went on the road working some of the great rooms of the world as an impressionist, jazz, pop or cabaret singer... The Plaza Hotel in New York, Tavern on the Green, The Rainbow Room and the Cinigrill Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. You name it and Bob Anderson has been there. He returns to Las Vegas this coming Friday (the 18th) for a special three-night stint at the Summerlin Library Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive in Summerlin. A member of the "Las Vegas Legends Hall of Fame," Bob will be performing in concert with the fabulous Vince Falcone Trio - Vince on piano, Chris Gordon Bass and Tim Pratt Drums. Just some of the songs being presented during his time on stage represents every facet of showbiz from Broadway to film. Songs like "Last Night When We Were Young", "Here and Now", "I Remember You", "Skylark" and of course one of the great songs, "In the Still of the Night." "It seems that today cabaret singer's are a fading commodity," Anderson said during a phone conversation. "I want to sing the music of the great composers such as Johnny Mercer, Johnny Mandel, Sammy Cahn and Michelle LeGrand... these are just a few of the greats who wrote beautiful notes. My show will be a lot of me with, of course, my impressions. Impressions put me on the marques of the world and will always be a part of my act. But I want to do more of me... my own voice!" Anderson, who has his own club in Branson, Mo. called "Club Vegas" will of course include impressions of Tony Bennett, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones and Robert Goulet to name just a few of those he will likely perform. Tickets priced at $24.95 plus tax may be purchased online at www.bobanderson.com or by calling 1-866-468-3399. Doors will open at 7 pm. with show time set for 8 pm. Be prepared to be royally entertained. Order your tickets now! Just a reminder that the Grant Griffin Concert at The Orleans Hotel will be getting here real soon - Tuesday, March 8. Starring Griffin, considered one of the finest lyric baritones today, the concert will feature three fabulous ladies of music, who will each perform two solos and a duet with Grant. They are Patricia Welch who starred on Broadway in "The King and I" with Yul Brynner; Jeneane Marie, a legendary icon of music in our little village, and Michaelina Bellamy who will perform three fabulous songs in Spanish. Tickets are on sale at The Orleans box office at $39.95 plus tax. Call (702) 365-7075 for reservations. More on this as the date gets closer. THIS AND THAT QUICKLY: Valentines Day is a very special day for me. It's really my birthday and I'll be celebrating it with three of my best friends in the Savanna Steakhouse at the Tropicana... But there are a lot of things going on in celebration of the Heart Day... Skinny Dugan's Pub at 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. will have a "Poker Seminar" on the 14th from 7 to 9 pm hosted by Denise